Every day there are more athletes, including bodybuilders, who are "coming out" as vegan. For those who think vegan bodybuilder is an oxymoron, the recipes in this book might make you reconsider that position.

A lot of discipline and mental re-framing is required to follow through with this book's advice. I haven't tried the meal plans but hope some research went into recommending them.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

The vegan bodybuilders cookbook by Samantha Shorkey it’s an awesome resource for anyone looking for a healthier lifestyle.
This books description states:
When it comes to gaining muscle, protein is king in the nutrient world, but you don’t have to be a carnivore to get “swole.” Plants contain the nutrients needed to support your bodybuilding efforts. The Vegan Bodybuilder’s Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to keep you on track towards shredded success.

Learn to complement your training regimen with a plant-based diet featuring 102 delicious recipes, nutritional guidance, and meal plans. With the knowledge presented in this book, you will be on the way to achieving your bodybuilding goals and gaining enormous health benefits.

The Vegan Bodybuilder’s Cookbook includes:

● Powerful options―Take your pick from one of the three one-week meal plans, each designed to help you reach the pinnacle of your bodybuilding program.

● The healthy goods―From shopping lists and dietary information to meal prep advice, this book is jacked with everything you need to succeed in bodybuilding.

● Facts, facts, facts―Did you know 1 cup of almonds has the same amount of protein as 1 cup of chicken? This book is loaded with important information

I have found this book to be very beneficial to my success in my journey to a healthier lifestyle.

This is a wonderful cookbook full of high protein and low carb plant-based vegan recipes. The first section of the book provides an introduction to the benefits of a vegan diet. The second section provides 3 different weekly meal plans with grocery lists. The last section is full of delicious recipes - everything from smoothies to desserts.

I really enjoyed this book despite not being either vegan or a bodybuilder. However I love to eat a plant-based diet and can't wait to try some of these recipes.

Thank you, Callisto Media and NetGalley for a digital ARC!

This a fantastic cookbook full of great information! You can be a body builder or want to be a weightlifter and eat vegan. I think quite a few don't think it's possible, but it is and this book will show you how to do it. It has recipes that are broke down into categories like breakfast/smoothies, mid day meals, snacks/small bites, and dinner. They are easy to understand and don't require many hard to find ingredients. I would highly recommend to anyone interested in vegan eating and bodybuilding.

I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

I have a confession. I’m not a vegan, but I do like to incorporate vegetarian and vegan meals into my eating routine. I requested this book because body builders need enough nutrition to build muscle and be as strong as they are. I am trying very hard to cut out fast food and reduce things like sodium and sugar intake, so I thought this book would give me some solid recipes that would help keep me healthy while being enough food and nutrients so I wouldn’t feel hungry or depleted.

Before we jump into the recipes, Shorkey has given us a solid introduction that outlines a plant lifestyle, how that works with bodybuilding, a few tips to make this book work for you, all while putting to rest some common myths.

The second chapter is all about prepping your kitchen and budget optimally to make this work and to avoid food waste, win win. The book also understands that different people have different goals, and it’s designed for those who want to either lose weight, gain muscle, or just maintain their current situation, which is helpful for me , someone who isn’t too concerned about physique but really wants to consume enough “good” stuff to maintain my current situation minus all the bad for you stuff. There’s a whole meal planning chart for each goal.

The actual recipe part is divided into sections, smoothies & breakfasts, mid-day meals, snacks & small bites, dinners, and some easy to prep staples to have on hand. The thing I like most about these recipes is, with the exception of a few items, the recipes are simple and don’t have an overwhelming number of ingredients. With vegan cooking, sometimes the ingredients can seem daunting, but these ingredients and instructions are largely simple and I feel like I could incorporate them into my regular meal prep.

I am actually excited to try these recipes and hopefully transition them into regular rotation. If you’re a body builder (or, like me, definitely not), this book has plenty of options, no matter what your fitness or weight goals are, there’s something in here for you. It’s on on Feb. 18th, and it’s definitely worth checking out.